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School board paints an arts direction
by By Leigh Blenkhorn
May 09, 2008 - “I don’t think $1.5 million is going to bring equity across the entire county, but I think if we start we can do it over the years.” [more]

Declining enrollment presents challenges
by By Leigh Blenkhorn
May 09, 2008 - “Next year there will be 90,000 students fewer in our schools than there were in 2003 when we were elected.” [more]

County conducts Internet survey
People can also take part in a telephone survey by calling 726-9300, ext. 1092. [more]

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A sesqui-fantastic parade
Grade 6-8 students, the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Women's League also participated in the parade [more]

The cost of abuse: My Friend's House feeling the pinch
by John Edwards
May 08, 2008 - In 2007, revenues came up about $36,000 short of actual expenses. [more]

Council eyes 5.7% tax jump
by John Edwards
May 08, 2008 - Council also passed a motion to hire an additional planner. [more]

Carrier calls for withdrawal of CCI band funding because of suspensions
by John Edwards
May 08, 2008 - CCI music director Kevin Hamlin was pleased with council's decision to not punish the incident. [more]

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» Burn ban may go up in smoke

» New top cop at Huronia West

» County shrugs off Barrie’s criticism of growth plan

» Board honours its best

» Elvis still packing in the crowds

» McNabb to move to close fitness centre

» Katano officials to visit Collingwood

» A dinner fit for a volunteer of the year

» Fifth in the country

» Curtain falling on agreement for new theatre

» Library campaign generates $567,000

» Dog park to be open this summer

» Town hires new communications coordinator

» Developer proposes hotel, pharmacy for Collingwood

» Educators honour the county’s best

» Walk marks mental health week

» Online tips can help stop crime

» Seat belt campaign a success: OPP

» United Way cuts back to local organizations

» Arsonist gets three years federal time

» E-mail warning about booby-trapped gas pumps a hoax: OPP

» County wants feedback on growth

» Turning old cars in cash for trails

» Cigarette displays must go by May 31

» Local real estate market still strong: Crouch

» Library close to meeting fundraising goals

» Collingwood looking at 5% increase

» Sunset Point needs improvement: Labelle

» Sandberg looking for money for reverse-angle parking

» Small urban conference to be held in Collingwood

» Sandberg eyes seat on AMO executive

» Time for youth

» Your Call could stop a drunk driver

» Hospice construction begins in May

» Essay earns youngster a ride in the rig

» Taking the streets back one gram at a time

» County councillors split on growth plan

» Former MPP recognized in home town

» Local stores pull plastic bottles

» Food price increases driven by commodities and gas

» Multi-use facility in Collingwood's future

» Wal-Mart looking to get canned

» Humane Society shelter progressing well

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